Literacy Memoir Response to student [9]

After reading this students paper I have come to the conclusion that this person has yet to reach there maximum potential. I believe they have much room to improve on their writing skills if they just open up a little bit more. All in all, focus should be the key factor in their writing, and the belief they can improve. It is hard for me to point out a specific archetype that they might personify. The closest I feel would be under victim. Not necessarily in a sad story kind of way, but rather just a lack of interest in English and a supporting group of teachers to enhance his involvement in the subject. Even with these negative points a glimmer of hope is seen as they describe their English II class. An obvious participation can be seen on their part in that class. They described it as the favorite of all their English classes and they actually enjoyed it. In the paper, I see that as long as the subject they are writing about is exciting for them, they will work extra hard and reread and revise their work. But if the contrary situation is present then they will get bored and do as they feel. This is where I believe focus is needed. You cannot always write about what you want. Sit down and find a way to make the subject that is presented tolerable. Do not just cast aside an assignment just because of a lack of interest. They stated in their paper that practice is important. The more you write the better you become at it. The more you read the better you comprehend things. I agree with this completely and I believe that if they apply this principle they can improve greatly.